University of Alabama Medical Center Program
PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Birmingham, AL(Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Area Metro)
76
Positions
#44
Specialty Rank
$63,285
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#44
Pediatrics Ranking
80th Percentile
Top 20% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3200121017
- NRMP Code:
- 1007320C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 76
- Interviews:
- 250
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.4
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 270
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 11
- Female Faculty:
- 58.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 41%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 4%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our residents say the biggest strength of our program is the people. A family atmosphere among residents and faculty makes for a tremendous work environment. The UAB Pediatric Residency Program prepares residents for success within your time at UAB and in your future career. Learn more about our education, patients, facilities, advocacy & outreach, QI & research, resident wellness, resident activities and the city of Birmingham at: https://www.uab.edu/medicine/peds/residency-program
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$63,285
PGY-1
$65,469
PGY-2
$67,905
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 77(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $308K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $60K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 37 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.5
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
77°F
Winter
47°F
Sunny Days
294 days
Precipitation
55"
Humidity
62%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.04
Restaurant Meal
13.44
Gas (per gallon)
$4.14
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3200121017
- NRMP Code:
- 1007320C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 76
- Interviews:
- 250
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michele Holloway Nichols
- Email:
- uabkids@peds.uab.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/27/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1007320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Children's Hospital of Alabama
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Children's Hospital of Alabama
- Contact Person:
- Kimberly S Butler
- Contact Email:
- uabkids@peds.uab.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 26
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:26PGY-2:26PGY-3:24
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 1.4%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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